Importance Patients undergoing unplanned abdominal surgical procedures are at increased risk of surgical site infection (SSI). It is not known if incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) can reduce SSI rates in this setting. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of iNPWT in…
Importance Essential thrombocythemia, a clonal myeloproliferative neoplasm with excessive platelet production, is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis and bleeding. The annual incidence rate of essential thrombocythemia in the US is 1.5/100 000 persons. Observations Patients with essential thrombocythemia have a persistent…
Importance Care management benefits community-dwelling patients with dementia, but studies include few patients with moderate to severe dementia or from racial and ethnic minority populations, lack palliative care, and seldom reduce health care utilization. Objective To determine whether integrated dementia palliative care…
Importance Surgery is frequently required for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) treatment, but the impact of common comorbidities such as obesity, diabetes, and smoking on outcomes has been sparsely studied. Observations A total of 12 studies met final inclusion criteria for investigating complication rates…
A 58-year-old woman with no allergies or rheumatic disease had a 2-year history of spontaneous wheals that occurred daily, accompanied by pruritus, arthralgia, and intermittent fevers; the wheals resolved after several hours without residual hyperpigmentation or bruising. C-reactive protein level…
This Surgical Innovation describes a technique to identify the retroperitoneal lymph using ICG fluorescence, enabling a clear visualization of lymphatics, and nodes that need to be dissected from the surrounding structures.
This case report describes a man in his 30s presenting with foul-smelling verrucous plaques and whitish papules with central black dots observed on the feet, legs, knees, buttocks, elbows, and hands, with nail dystrophy.
This JAMA Insights explores the capability of proteomics to analyze thousands of proteins in patient samples, which could improve clinicians’ understanding of and ability to treat a wide range of diseases.
A 41-year-old male patient had symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis lasting several years. Endoscopy revealed edematous mucosa without discrete mass and was followed by a computed tomography scan to assess severity and inform surgical planning. What is your diagnosis?
Importance Rapid digitalization of health care and a dearth of digital health education for medical students and junior physicians worldwide means there is an imperative for more training in this dynamic and evolving field. Objective To develop an evidence-informed, consensus-guided, adaptable digital…
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